Chargers QB Philip Rivers 'appreciative' of fans showing up at camp

The transition into a new city is beginning to settle in for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

With the first day of training camp practice at the Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa now in the books, Rivers overall “was very appreciative” about the reception the team received from fans that showed up on day one, per the team’s Twitter account.

“We’re very appreciative for how we’ve been welcomed here. We’re fired up about continuing to earn that trust and respect.”

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Entering his 14th season in the league, Rivers is preparing for a big debut in the City of Angels.

Although he will still be commuting from his home in San Diego, the former North Carolina State Wolfpack understands how imperative it is for the Bolts to build a relationship with their new fan base in Los Angeles and Orange County (where the team’s Costa Mesa facility is in).

Ultimately, the team’s on-the-field success during the regular season will heavily dictate how great the team-fan relationship is but they’re certainly off to a good start.